Fertilizer consumption in Romania
Romania: Fertilizer consumption was 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
96th
of 199 countries
All-time high
171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1984
All-time low
10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fertilizer consumption in Romania, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in kilograms per hectare of arable land.
Analysis
Romania recorded 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Romania peaked at 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1984 and was at its lowest, 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land, in 1962.
That places Romania 96th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizer consumption in Romania, year by year
| Year | kilograms per hectare of arable land | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33.51 kilograms per hectare of arable land | — |
| 1962 | 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -69.4% |
| 1963 | 19.03 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +85.5% |
| 1964 | 19.16 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 27.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +41.7% |
| 1966 | 34.34 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +26.5% |
| 1967 | 44.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +31.0% |
| 1968 | 49.46 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 55.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.3% |
| 1970 | 61.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.9% |
| 1971 | 65.11 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 65.79 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 88.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +34.4% |
| 1974 | 94.93 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 122.84 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +29.4% |
| 1976 | 117.25 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 115.54 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 150.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +30.7% |
| 1979 | 145.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 124.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -14.7% |
| 1981 | 164.28 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +32.1% |
| 1982 | 169.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 166.09 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 155.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 138.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -10.9% |
| 1987 | 137.9 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 134.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 145.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 128.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 49.14 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -61.7% |
| 1992 | 59.1 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.3% |
| 1993 | 64.45 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 40.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -37.8% |
| 1995 | 38.92 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 45.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 33.7 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -25.4% |
| 1998 | 38.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 25.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -34.2% |
| 2000 | 32.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +27.7% |
| 2001 | 39.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 34.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 38.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 42.63 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 51.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 40.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 44.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 45.64 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 48.49 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 52.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 54.13 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 49.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 56.23 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 51.52 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 60.69 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 59.91 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 68.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 83.2 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 83.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 87.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 98.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 90.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 55.07 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 9 |
| 1970s | 102.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 61.06 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 150.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1980s | 150.77 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 124.39 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 1990s | 52.29 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 25.4 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 128.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.86 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 32.44 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 51.35 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.97 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 49.78 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 83.6 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.8 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 87.05 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 98.31 kilograms per hectare of arable land | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 93 Botswana 93.08 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 94 Tajikistan 92.94 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 95 Maldives 92.75 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 97 Dominican Republic 89.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 98 Hungary 89.53 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
- 99 Malawi 87.36 kilograms per hectare of arable land compare
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Romania?
- Fertilizer consumption in Romania was 91.57 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 171.62 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1984.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.26 kilograms per hectare of arable land in 1962.
- How does Romania rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Romania ranks 96th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.